Which king was a major patron of Le Brun?
Henry IV
Charles V
Louis XIV
Philip IV
Answer
Louis XIV, the Sun King of France, was a prominent patron of Charles Le Brun, a French court painter and a leading figure in the development of French art in the 17th century. Le Brun's art exemplified the grandeur and absolutism of Louis XIV's reign, characterized by dramatic compositions, vibrant colors, and allegorical symbolism that glorified the king and the French monarchy.
Brushstrokes of Brilliance: A Quiz on Charles Le Brun, the Master of 17th-Century French Art
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